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BusinessFT26d ago

Great Portland Estates CFO Buys Shares Amid Value Drop

The Chief Financial Officer of Great Portland Estates has purchased shares in the company following a significant drop in its share value. The developer has been affected by concerns regarding the impact of AI on office jobs and increased debt costs, partly influenced by the Middle East conflict.

Gun Control's Endgame: No Guns For Anyone
Politicszerohedge1mo ago

Gun Control's Endgame: No Guns For Anyone

Gun Control's Endgame: No Guns For Anyone Authored by John R. Lott Jr. via RealClearPolitics, Gun control advocates do not just oppose civilian gun ownership; they also argue that guns in the hands of police make people less safe. Gabby Giffords In January, a Border Patrol agent in Portland shot and wounded two Venezuelan nationals who belonged to the violent Tren de Aragua gang after they allegedly tried to run agents over with their vehicle. In response, Kris Brown, presiden...

'Real World: Portland' Star Averey Tressler's Dog Dies
Culturetmz2mo ago

'Real World: Portland' Star Averey Tressler's Dog Dies

Averey Tressler -- a star of "The Real World: Portland" -- is dealing with a personal tragedy ... because her dog, Daisy, has passed away. The reality star posted about her late pal Wednesday ... telling her more than 65K followers the pup…

Woman Gives Birth Mid-Flight on Delta Airlines
HealthAPThe GuardianFox News+10morgunbladiddelfi-ltYahoo24urstraits-timesiefimeridaKorea Heraldnaftemporiki+2 more2d ago13 sources

Woman Gives Birth Mid-Flight on Delta Airlines

A woman gave birth to a baby mid-air on a Delta Airlines flight, just 30 minutes before the plane was scheduled to land in Portland. Paramedics on board assisted with the delivery during the cross-country journey.

Immigrant Girls' 'World Cup' Uses Sport to Counter ICE Fears
CultureAPThe Independent1mo ago2 sources

Immigrant Girls' 'World Cup' Uses Sport to Counter ICE Fears

A unique 'World Cup' event for immigrant and refugee girls in Portland is leveraging the joy of sport to help alleviate fears related to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), bringing families together to push back against fear.

FG, NNPCL, NESG endorse Portland Gas Mini-LNG and LCNG project in Gwagwalada
Businessvanguard-ng2mo ago

FG, NNPCL, NESG endorse Portland Gas Mini-LNG and LCNG project in Gwagwalada

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — The Federal Government, NNPC Limited (NNPCL), the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), and key investment partners have officially backed Portland Gas Limited’s proposed Mini-LNG and LCNG facility in Gwagwalada, Abuja, highlighting the project as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s gas-driven industrial growth and energy security strategy. The endorsement came during a […] The post FG, NNPCL, NESG endorse Portland Gas Mini-LNG and LCNG project in Gwagwalada appeared first...

My 12-year-old has made over $5,000 selling stickers she designed. She's donated part of her earnings to local charities.
BusinessBusiness Insider2mo ago

My 12-year-old has made over $5,000 selling stickers she designed. She's donated part of her earnings to local charities.

Tom Landry's daughter, Maddie, started a business selling stickers. Courtesy of Tom Landry Tom Landry is a 55-year-old dad to Maddie, age 12, in Portland, Maine. At 7, Maddie asked if she could transfer her doodles onto stickers. Since then, Maddie started selling her sticker creations online, in local shops, and at events. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tom Landry. It has been edited for length and clarity. It was during the pandemic that my daughter Maddie's creativ...

Boise Cascade Declares Dividend, Signals Confidence
FinanceYahooseeking-alpha2mo ago2 sources

Boise Cascade Declares Dividend, Signals Confidence

Boise Cascade Company's board has declared a dividend, indicating the company's confidence in its financial outlook. This move often signals a stable or improving financial position to investors.